Highlights from Metro Quilt Expo 2022 #11

Quilters seem to have an affinity for stars, and star patterns seem to come in as endless variety as the stars themselves.

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Title: Shwe Shwe Stars

Artist: Carol Pratt
Quilted By: Clem Busik
Pattern Source: Orion Star Pattern from Thangles with original border

“The first country I traveled to outside of the US was South Africa and it holds a special place in my heart. Shwe shwe fabric is traditionally used in South African clothing, so when I found some years later, I knew it had to be a quilt!”
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Title: Daybreak

Artist: Marlys Hay
Quilted By: Self
Pattern Source: John Flynn Quilting

“This is a traditional pattern in a small version. I love the movement created with this pattern.”
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Title: Winter Night

Artist: Mary Johnson
Quilted By: Clem Buzick
Pattern Source: Judy Niemeyer

“I modified the pattern layout.”
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Title: Showering Stars

Artist: Lynette Winters
Quilted By: Self
Pattern Source: Robin Pickens Quilt Patterns

“The original pattern is a twin size pattern finishing at 75” x 92”. I re-designed the pattern to be a wall hanging at 48” x 55”, using the EQ8 computer software program.”
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